Growing Up McManus
Here at Kelly's Bar and Grill we like to reminisce on the good old days by sharing our favorite memories of what it was like to grow up as a daughter of Patrick and Darlene McManus.
We'll post a new story on the topic each month, and even throw in a few extras, like a "Pat McManus Quote of the Month", the "McManus Recipe of the Month", and links to new and never-before published posts from both Pat and Bun. So hunker down and prepare to learn the inside scoop on what it was like growing up McManus.​​​​

Kelly (driving) and Peggy with their horse Huckleberry in 1967.

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Peggy is the 3rd of Pat and Darlene's daughters. She has two grown children, Devon and Jacob, and lives with her cats Sugar Bear, Cub Scout, and Sammie in Spokane, WA. ​​​​​
"I'm really not a crazy cat lady," Peggy claims. "Although it's true I may be a little crazy."
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Peggy retired from a career in Communications in 2022. Currently she runs a small vintage MCM boutique with her daughter. She is also a professional writer and manages this website.
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About Peggy McManus
About Kelly McManus

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Kelly is the eldest of Pat and Darlene's daughters. She loves horses, dogs, her grandkids, and pretty much anything sweet.
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She is a writer, content creator for this website, and caregiver for her grandson, Max, who keeps her busy exploring all the malls in the area.​
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"I definitely get my steps in hanging out with that kid," she said.
Kelly is also the mother of three grown children: Joel, Elisa, and Daniel. She lives in Spokane, WA.
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Growing Up McManus
A Collection of Stories by Peggy McManus and Kelly McManus
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Foraged Feasts, written by Kelly McManus, April 2025
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Never Teach Yourself To Read, written by Peggy McManus, March 2025
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Mush, written by Kelly McManus, February 2025
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Falling Apart, written by Peggy McManus, January, 2025
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A McManus Holiday, written by Peggy McManus, December 2024
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A Turkey Tribute, written by Kelly McManus, November 2024
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My Underwear Misadventure, written by Peggy McManus, October 2024
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Welcome to Kelly's Bar & Grill, written by Kelly and Peggy McManus, September 2024